We all have that friend with a skincare routine that rivals a scientist’s lab. We meticulously cleanse, tone, serum, and moisturize our faces, striving for that flawless, lit-from-within glow.
But here’s the truth: while our faces are getting the spotlight, the rest of our bodies are often being completely forgotten. Our arms, legs, décolletage, and even our backs are just as exposed to the elements, and they are just as prone to the signs of aging and discoloration.
It’s time to show your whole self some love! True beauty and confidence come from a head-to-toe glow, and a full-body skincare routine is a luxurious, essential act of self-care.
We’ve gathered 10 incredible body care tips that every girl should know. These tips are simple, effective, and will help you create a routine that will make your skin feel nourished, radiant, and absolutely magnificent all over.
Must-Have Ingredients for DIY Body Care Tips
Building a DIY body care routine becomes much easier when you have a few staples at home.
Stocking up on items like coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera gel, honey, Epsom salts, and essential oils gives you the freedom to mix up treatments anytime. Think of it as creating your own little apothecary.
Tip #1: Softening hand and feet skin
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Mix half a cup of curd with one teaspoon of vinegar.
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Blend.
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Using your hands, palms, and feet, massage this in.
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Keep running for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Wash off using normal water.
Tip #2: Reduce dandruff
- Mash a hibiscus flower to release its juice.
- Apply this on your scalp for approximately 1-2 hours, focusing on the areas where you have dandruff
- Use cold water to wash off.
Note: You should use this method twice weekly.
Tip #3: Reduce dark spots
- Take 1 egg and 1 cup of curd.
- Combine the two.
- Use on your face, paying careful attention to any dark spots for approximately one hour
- Use water to wash your face.
Tip #4: Condition hair
- Pick up some raw milk (preferably cold)
- Apply this to your hair before showering using a brush to comb through, your fingertips, or a spray bottle.
- Keep it on for approximately 30 minutes.
- Rinse off using your normal shampoo.
Tip #5: Reduce wrinkles
- Take 3 tablespoons of raw milk and 3 tablespoons of honey.
- Combine the two.
- Apply this near the eye area, and let sit for approximately 30 minutes.
- Remove with warm water.
Tip #6: Smooth skin
- Combine 50g of papaya paste and 5 tsp of olive oil.
- Apply to the kin’s dry areas.
Note: You should use it twice daily to get skin that is naturally smooth.
Tip #7: Treat tired eyes
- Take some rosewater and cotton balls.
- Place cotton balls over your eyes after dipping them in rose water.
- Continue for roughly 20 minutes.
Tip 8
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Slice an uncooked potato in half.
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Apply the juice on the warts you have around your nails (dried out damaged skin)
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Gently massage the region with some cotton.
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After roughly ten minutes, rinse off.
Tip #9: Glow skin
- Take 1 tablespoon each of rosewater, glycerin, and lime juice.
- Combine everything and put it in a bottle.
Note: You can apply this every day for roughly 30 minutes before your bath or right before bed for soft, radiant skin.
Tip #10: Treat dark elbows and knees
- Squeeze out fresh lime juice.
- Cut out some fresh lime wedges as an alternative.
- Apply them to the knees and elbows’ dark or discolored areas.
- Keep running for roughly 20 minutes.
- Scrub the area with a towel after soaking it in hot water.
Safety Notes for DIY Body Care Tips
There’s a common misconception that if a beauty product comes from nature, it must be completely harmless. The appeal of a DIY face mask made from a juicy lemon or a soothing blend of essential oils is hard to resist.
The great myth of natural beauty is that it always means irritation-free. But the truth is, even the most pure, organic ingredients can be powerful and might not agree with your skin.
Before you go all-in with a new recipe, a little bit of caution goes a long, long way. Always patch test new creations on a small, inconspicuous area of your skin.
It takes just a few moments and could save you from a major, full-face disaster. It’s your own personal skincare safety check, and it’s non-negotiable.
Always dilute them with a carrier oil, and never apply them directly to your skin in large quantities. A “more is more” philosophy does not apply here.
Be extremely careful with acidic ingredients like lemon juice, especially when you are about to head outside. These powerful ingredients can make your skin photosensitive, and applying them before sun exposure can lead to serious burns and discoloration.
Following these simple rules will help you harness the true power of natural ingredients and get all of the glowing benefits without any of the risks.